State Government Archives

McConnell, Comer introduces bill to secure funding for Land Between the Lakes

by Liam Niemeyer
April 5, 2022

The legislation aims to provide more local control over the recreation area.

Governor signs bill for disaster days for schools impacted by December tornadoes

by Lily Burris
April 2, 2022

The bill waives missed days between Dec. 13, 2021 and Jan. 14, 2022.

Wide-ranging abortion measure goes to Beshear’s desk

by Melissa Patrick
March 31, 2022

Ky. Republicans pass bill to tighten public benefits before veto period

by Ryland Barton
March 31, 2022

The measure was scaled back this week after pushback from advocates and Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration.

House bill to expand individual vaccine rights fails to make it out of Senate committee

by Melissa Patrick
March 29, 2022

The Kentucky League of Cities opposed the bill, saying it violates the home-rule powers of local governments.

Beshear seeks one more month of pandemic food benefits

by Melissa Patrick
March 29, 2022

Earlier this month, Republicans overrode Gov. Andy Beshear's veto of their resoltuion to end the COVID-19 state of emergency. Beshear said it would take food benefits from Kentuckians. Re

Senate committee advances bill tightening rules for food benefits, Medicaid

by Liam Niemeyer
March 29, 2022

The bill went through revisions before being heard by the Senate Health and Welfare Committee, changes that were not published online for the public to see until after the committee passed it by a 9-2 vote.

Librarians say bill could endanger nonpartisan mission of Kentucky’s public libraries

by Derek Operle
March 26, 2022

Senate Bill 167 would give judge-executives in most counties in the state the ability to decide who sits on public library boards.

The end is nigh: Where things stand in the Kentucky Legislature

by Ryland Barton
March 21, 2022

As the legislative session comes to an end, both chambers of the legislature have massive priorities — and Republicans are firmly in the driver's seat.

Beshear vetoes bill to end state of emergency, reduce SNAP food benefit

by Test and Eric Umansky
March 17, 2022

If passed, the legislation would reduce the average monthly food assistance benefit by about $100 for 544,000 Kentuckians.

Ky. bill that would put tighter rules on public benefits to be heard in committee

by Liam Niemeyer
March 16, 2022

Among the provisions, the bill would eliminate what’s known as “broad-based categorical eligibility” which is what allows cabinet officials to qualify Kentuckians for SNAP benefits automatically if they qualify for other forms of public assistance, such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Forty-four states including Kentucky implement broad-based categorical eligibility.

Ky. lawmakers convene at Old State Capitol

by Ryland Barton
March 15, 2022

The Old Capitol building is the third of four buildings that have housed the Kentucky legislature since 1792. Now a museum, it is operated by the Kentucky Historical Society.